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Slatina

Prague  >  Czech Republic

Pond with a reedbed surrounded by interesting habitats such as bushland, agricultural area and an old ochard.

Added* by Jan Grünwald
Most recent update 1 září 2021

Description

The Slatina area is an important breeding site for many birds connected to reedbeds such as bukáček malý (the only location of this species in Prague), cvrčilka slavíková, Chřástal vodní, rákosník velký, rákosník obecný, Slípka zelenonohá or strnad rákosní. Also the moták pochop is breeding here. On the pond itself breeds many pairs of potápka roháč, lyska černá, kachna divoká and a few pairs of polák velký and polák chocholačka. In the linked rural areas breed ťuhýk obecný, cvrčilka zelená, slavík obecný and many others. Nearby there is a breeding site of břehule říční.

During the spring migration you can see birds such as slavík modráček, bramborníček hnědý, bramborníček černohlavý, lejsek černohlavý, čírka modrá and many other species of waterfowl, bekasina otavní, čejka chocholatá and many, many more species.

Many birds come to spend a night in the reedbed, especially in the end of summer. It is the best place in the area where to watch špaček obecný murmuration. Also vlaštovka obecná and konipas luční come here to spend a night.

During the weekend the location can be overcrowded by people such as fishermen or bikers so I recommend you to visit the location during weekdays. Please do not disturb birds in their breeding habitats and use just visible pathways!

Details

Access

Easily accesible by car. There is a small parking lot in the north of the pond. You can also arrive by public transport using a bus to station Dolnoměcholupská and then 30 minutes walking using the biking trail. It is possible to make a circular route, but only the eastern side of the pond has a paved road.

Terrain and Habitat

Reedbeds , Grassland , Wetland , Agriculture

Conditions

Open landscape , High water possible , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle , Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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